Shelf Talk

Guide to Storing Vegetables: Where to Keep Vegetables

You’re back from your weekly trip to the grocery store, where you spent considerable time in the produce section, trying to find the freshest, best-looking vegetables available.

To ensure that your time and money were well spent, you now need to take special care of your produce. Besides careful selection, the key to great-tasting vegetables is proper storage at home.

Follow the handy guidelines below and you’ll enjoy the maximum flavor and shelf life from your vegetables every time. And by clicking on each vegetable listed, you’ll also find detailed storage times and tips, including freezing instructions.

Store Outside the Refrigerator

Store these vegetables in a cool, dry place in your kitchen or pantry — the refrigerator’s cold temperature can harm their flavor and texture.